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Query #14 - The Horse Bath
01/07/1933
When was the Horse Bath constructed and when was it removed? —C710.
Replies
08/07/1933
The supply of mineral water to the Horse Bath outside the South Gate of the city was obtained from the overflow of the King's Bath. Dr. William Turner had severely criticised the poor conditions at the Baths in his "Natures and Properties of the Baths of England," published in 1561, and he suggested improvements by the daily cleansing of the mineral water system, the erection of separate baths for women and for those suffering from infectious diseases together with a special bath for horses. In 1598 the Corporation erected a Horse Bath, which was continued for upwards of 50 years. The site of this bath is noted on Speed's map of 1610, but is omitted in Thomas Johnson's plan of 1634. From the city records information is available showing the use this Horse Bath during the Civil Wars of the 17th century. I do not think that one can definitely give an exact date for the final abandonment of the Horse Bath. During the recent excavations in Stall Street the course of the overflow from the King's Bath was located, a distinct layer of mineral deposit being observed at this point. This overflow emptied itself into the river at the site of the present extension of the Electric Light works. – W.